Bills by

Kevin S. Parker

Senator

22,253 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →parker@senate.state.ny.us

2025-2026 session

Sponsored bills

22,253 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

S9830Senate· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
Require Bill Credits for Renewables
This bill allows renewable energy facility owners and local governments to create agreements providing direct bill credits to local residential customers.
Rachel MayEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy
Impact 6 · Moderate·25% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage25%

A10710AssemblyS9599· Signed May 15· Signed chap.114

Broaden Immunization Guidelines

This bill allows New York’s health commissioner to recommend additional immunizations for insurance coverage based on input from leading medical organizations.

Erik DilanSigned by Governor

Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law

Impact7/10Significant

OutcomeSigned into law

A10040Assembly· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to education

Expand Teacher Program Access

This bill requires that teachers at special education-funded schools have equal access to statewide teacher support and retention programs.

Yudelka TapiaEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

A9629Assembly· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Guarantee Right to Home Inspection

This bill establishes the "right to home inspection act," guaranteeing New York homebuyers a non-waivable right to a licensed home inspection before purchase.

Sarah ClarkJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage21%

A9571AssemblyS172· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to labor

Increase Disability Benefits

This bill increases short-term disability benefits and employee contribution limits in New York, updating eligibility, benefit amounts, and administrative provisions.

Harry B. BronsonLabor CommitteeEconomy

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

A9318AssemblyS4595· Moved May 15· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Raise Alcohol Taxes

The bill increases excise taxes on alcoholic beverages in New York and allocates 20% of revenues to drug treatment and public education.

Dana LevenbergWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·19% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage19%

A8863AssemblyS7721· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Let Victims Sue for Deed Theft

This bill creates a private right of action for victims of deed theft, allowing them to sue those who fraudulently take their property.

Brian CunninghamJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S8102SenateA8893· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to consumer protection

Require Age Checks on Devices

This bill requires operating system providers and app developers to implement device-level age assurance methods to identify minors and protect their data in New York.

Andrew GounardesConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 8 · Significant·21% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage21%

A8169Assembly· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Give Riders More MTA Say

This bill updates the membership and powers of MTA commuter and rider councils, enhancing regional representation and advisory roles.

Linda RosenthalCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

S7552SenateA8195· Moved May 15· Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation

Make Gas Companies Recycle Cylinders

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for gas cylinders in New York, requiring producers to manage collection, recycling, and proper disposal.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage23%

A7630AssemblyS7690· Moved May 15· Amend by restoring to original print 7630

Toughen Funeral Director Licensing

This bill updates funeral director licensure requirements in New York, adding new residency, preceptor, and student discernment standards.

Jeffrey DinowitzHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·16% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage16%

S6865SenateA8386· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to codes

Create Ebony Alert System

This bill creates an "Ebony Alert" system to quickly notify the public about missing Black youth ages 12 to 25 in New York.

Lea WebbCodes CommitteeLegal

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A6604AssemblyS5932· Moved May 15· Enacting clause stricken

Give Parkland to Museum

This bill authorizes Huntington to convert certain parkland for use by the Huntington African American Museum, with replacement land or improvements required.

Keith BrownStricken

Impact 4 · Low·13% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage13%

S6153SenateA8288· Moved May 15· Amend (t) and recommit to disabilities

Certify Care Managers

This bill, known as "Ella's Law," requires care managers in care coordination organizations to complete and certify mandatory training before providing services.

James SkoufisDisabilities CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage26%

A6193AssemblyS3217· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Make Clothing Brands Recycle

This bill requires textile producers to implement and fund statewide programs for recycling, collection, and responsible disposal of textiles in New York.

Anna KellesEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 8 · Significant·23% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage23%

S4719SenateA1766· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to insurance

Let Towns Join County Health

This bill allows municipalities in New York to join county self-funded or self-insured health plans under specific financial safeguards.

Patricia FahyInsurance CommitteeFinance

Impact 6 · Moderate·15% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage15%

A4523AssemblyS1891· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to transportation

Fine Owners for Street Sweeper Parking

This bill authorizes New York City to use cameras on street cleaning vehicles to issue fines for violations of street cleaning parking rules, with associated privacy protections and reporting…

Brian CunninghamTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage18%

S4203Senate· Moved May 15· Amend (t) and recommit to local government

Strengthen Transit Funding Rules

This bill extends and expands value capture mechanisms for NYC and MTA transit projects, adding new transparency and notification requirements.

Leroy ComrieLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 8 · Significant·17% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage17%

A3996AssemblyS2523· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to housing

Create Jobs, Build Housing

This bill creates a jobs and housing pilot program to fund construction and preservation of affordable workforce housing using union labor and prevailing wages.

Harry B. BronsonHousing CommitteeHousing

Impact 8 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage35%

S2320Senate· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Raise Home Improvement Exemption

This bill increases the maximum property tax exemption for residential capital improvements from $80,000 to $200,000 for local laws adopted after January 1, 2026.

Patricia FahyHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

Impact 6 · Moderate·18% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage18%

S1046Senate· Moved May 15· Amend (t) and recommit to education

Teach Healthy Relationships in Schools

This bill requires age-appropriate instruction on dating violence prevention and healthy relationships in health education for grades 7-12.

Julia SalazarEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·26% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage26%

A541AssemblyS4205· Moved May 15· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Build Resilient Community Microgrids

This bill requires New York to establish programs supporting microgrid development for critical services during extended power outages, prioritizing cleaner and faster-deployable projects.

Amy PaulinWays And Means CommitteeFinance

Impact 7 · Significant·35% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage35%

A11370AssemblyS10242· Moved May 14· Referred to governmental employees

Allow Arbitration in Rockland Villages

This bill allows binding arbitration for certain village employees in Rockland County whose contracts have been expired for at least seven years.

Patrick J. CarrollGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·31% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage31%

S10354SenateA11577· Moved May 14· Referred to education

Expand School Bus Access

This bill lets families request school bus transportation after the deadline if they have valid reasons like moving, emergencies, or trouble getting residency proof.

Sam SuttonEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 6 · Moderate·20% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage20%

S10353Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to transportation

Discounted Verrazano Tolls for Brooklyn

This bill gives Kings County residents who use the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge a 70% toll discount.

Stephen T. ChanTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

S10352SenateA11398· Moved May 14· Referred to investigations and government operations

Display Veteran Suicide Flag

This bill requires a flag and plaque in the capitol to raise awareness of veteran suicide.

Jessica Scarcella-SpantonInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Impact 2 · Minimal·26% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage26%

S10351SenateA6333· Moved May 14· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Help Small Businesses Save Energy

This bill creates a state program to help small businesses with energy conservation and climate goals.

April BaskinCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·29% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage29%

S10349SenateA11320· Moved May 14· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Ban AI in Parole Decisions

This bill bans the use of artificial intelligence in parole decisions and in creating prison release plans.

Shelley MayerCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Impact 7 · Significant·25% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage25%

S10346SenateA11345· Moved May 14· Referred to education

Study Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

This bill creates a task force to study and recommend solutions for chronic absenteeism in New York public schools.

Patricia FahyEducation CommitteeEducation

Impact 4 · Low·34% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage34%

S10345SenateA11314· Moved May 14· Referred to local government

Update Housing Affordability Limits

This bill raises the maximum assessed value for affordable homeownership projects to $120 per square foot, adjusted annually.

Andrew GounardesLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·31% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage31%

S10343SenateA9294· Moved May 14· Referred to judiciary

Require Tenant Screening Disclosure

This bill requires landlords to give rental applicants a written list of all tenant screening criteria before collecting any application fees.

Jamaal BaileyJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·28% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage28%

S10342SenateA11506· Moved May 14· Referred to transportation

Rename Cuomo Bridge

This bill changes the name of the Governor Mario M.

Steve RhoadsTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 2 · Minimal·13% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage13%

S10341Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to local government

Create Harlem Urban Renewal Agency

This bill creates the Harlem Unified Community Planning urban renewal agency to oversee urban renewal in Harlem.

Cordell CleareLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

Impact 6 · Moderate·11% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage11%

S10338Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to judiciary

Post Court Delays Online

This bill requires that all court adjournments be posted on the state courts' electronic filing website.

Luis R. SepúlvedaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·10% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage10%

S10336Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to health

Report Alpha-Gal Syndrome

This bill requires that alpha-gal syndrome be reported as a communicable disease in New York.

Christopher RyanHealth CommitteeHealth

Impact 4 · Low·6% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage6%

S10335Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to agriculture

Alert Farmers to Weather Risks

This bill creates an emergency alert system to warn and help New York farmers about dangerous weather.

Christopher RyanAgriculture CommitteeEconomy

Impact 6 · Moderate·8% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage8%

S10334Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to judiciary

Add Bronx Surrogate Judge

This bill increases the number of surrogate court judges in Bronx County from one to two.

Luis R. SepúlvedaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

Impact 4 · Low·12% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage12%

S10333SenateA11195· Moved May 14· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allow Hartnett Military Pension Credit

This bill allows retired firefighter Mike Hartnett to buy extra military service credit for his pension.

Pete HarckhamCivil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·20% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage20%

S10332Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to finance

Study Coercive Abuse Effects

This bill creates a temporary commission to study and recommend laws on coercive psychological, emotional, and financial abuse causing physical or neurological harm.

Stephen T. ChanFinance CommitteeFinance

Impact 4 · Low·21% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage21%

S10330SenateA10353· Moved May 14· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Increase Electric Vehicle Rebates

This bill increases rebates for zero emission vehicles in New York, offering more money for cars with longer electric range.

Rachel MayEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Impact 7 · Significant·31% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage31%

S10329SenateA10472· Moved May 14· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grant Tier IV Retirement

This bill lets P'nina Gluck join Tier IV of the New York state retirement system retroactively.

James Sanders Jr.Civil Service And Pensions CommitteeFinance

Impact 2 · Minimal·15% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage15%

S10328Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to transportation

Mandate Recycled Asphalt Use

This bill requires asphalt used in New York highway and construction projects to contain at least 30% recycled material.

James SkoufisTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 7 · Significant·18% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage18%

S10327SenateA8020· Moved May 14· Referred to disabilities

Pilot Program for Disability Housing

This bill creates a pilot program for shared housing for people with developmental disabilities to improve equity and efficiency.

Patricia FahyDisabilities CommitteeHealth

Impact 6 · Moderate·27% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage27%

S10326Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to procurement and contracts

Limit Out-of-State Public Works Contracts

This bill requires that cooperative purchasing agreements for public works in New York only use contracts bid and awarded by New York political subdivisions, ensuring compliance with state…

Jeremy CooneyProcurement And Contracts CommitteeLegal

Impact 6 · Moderate·23% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage23%

S10325Senate· Moved May 14· Referred to transportation

Fund CDL Training Statewide

This bill creates a state program to help cities and towns pay for commercial driver’s license training for their employees.

Jeremy CooneyTransportation CommitteeTransportation

Impact 6 · Moderate·12% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage12%

S10324SenateA11365· Moved May 14· Substituted by a11365

Extend Emergency State Funding

This bill increases state funding and extends payment deadlines for government operations, health, transportation, and veterans’ programs for the 2026 fiscal year.

José M. SerranoOn the Senate floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·Companion signed

Impact6/10Moderate

OutcomeCompanion signed

A11365AssemblyS10324· Signed May 14· Signed chap.113